Bubble Run!

My sister and all of her little ladies participated in the Bubble Run back when I was in Madison this summer. I went to watch them (even though it meant crawling out of bed way before I usually rise!) and you just know I had to bring my camera. I had no idea what to expect, but was enamored by the whole thing! I thought I'd just grab a few photos of my family finishing the race but I had a blast taking photos of different parts of it. It was fascinating to me, but my younger nieces hated it and I couldn't help but think it was a little funny. To be fair, though, the bubbles were higher than them! At the finish there was a DJ and a "cannon" of bubbles that people could dance around in. Those ended up being my favorite photos, watching the girls be wild and free. Summer at its finest. 

My nieces. Avianna didn't love it!

That's my sister and she's pushing a stroller under alllllll of those bubbles!

Peek-a-boo! Look who was under that blanket of bubbles and was clearly thrilled!

Aurelia hated every part of this morning! 

Wray bubblers unite.

Favorite photo! She looks SO happy!

I normally prefer portrait sessions over event photography, but after photographing a 5k earlier this year and taking these photos at the Bubble Run, I have to say that races are extremely fun to document. There's so much energy, emotion and positivity and I get caught up in all of it. 

Autumn - Class of 2018

Meet Autumn, one of the most kind and thoughtful seniors I've ever photographed. Oh, and she's stunning and has a smile that can light up a room! I photographed her brother two years ago and she was along for the ride that day and was already excited about her senior photos back then. I just knew we were going to have a blast for hers and she came prepared with balloons, bubbles, glitter and outfits galore! I had so much fun getting to know you, Autumn, and can't wait to hear what you do in the world. Best of luck, sweet girl!

Will - Class of 2018

Meet Will! I photographed his older sister Claire a few years ago (before I was even blogging!) and her session was one of my favorites that year. So, I was excited when I got to meet Will and saw they had the same smile! We photographed at the Memorial Union Terrace at UW Madison, one of my favorite spots to shoot in Madison because it's so diverse! You have Lake Mendota, of course, but also the fun chairs & hanging lights, the ivy-covered walls of the old buildings, columns, boats, and even a wooded path. OH! And my favorite spot: the beautiful glass wall inside the Union (and maybe Will's too since it was A/C inside and a relief from the heat!) 

This is the very same wall we took his sister's photo on and we did this as a half-joke to semi recreate hers but I LOVE it! Love this glass wall even more than I did before! 

Best of luck to you, Will! May you chase your dreams and never stop enjoying life.

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